resume expert featureMODERNIZE YOUR cv, demonstrate your value

The
traditional curriculum vitae (CV) used for medical and academia careers has
evolved over the last few years to go beyond a list and communicate the value
a candidate brings to an organization. This month’s resume expert, Kris McGuigan, demonstrates how adding a few modern elements can make a big difference on the impact of your CV.

Highlight Your Relevant Successes and Qualifications

Modern
CVs include a summary that highlights the most important qualifications or
accomplishments. Target specific organizations or roles by speaking quickly to
what decision makers will deem important – clinical skills, teaching experience,
or leadership successes. Like any other modern summary, keep it short and
specific.

Specify Your Value Through Stories

Perhaps
the most substantial change in CVs is the transition from a list of details to
stories with context and demonstrated value. Speak to value that is relevant
for the target position, add in scope when appropriate, and quantify results whenever
possible.

Keep
your stories succinct, use white space to help a reader skim through them
quickly, and use formatting – here headings and sub-bullets – to break up long
lists.

Modernize and Right-size Your Lists of Qualifications

CVs
will still include the lists of educational credentials, clinical skills or
equipment, certifications, publications, presentations, and more. Use
formatting to make these lists easy to skim and modern in appearance. As you
determine what details to include, know what is appropriate for the level of
position and audience. Consider the relevance and potential negative impacts of
including older presentations, publications, and other information.

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